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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1953

Page

3

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Lillybrook coal miner Wilbur Ritter is in Beckley Hospital for treatment. Oak Hill and Beckley residents undergo tonsil and adenoid removals, neuritis, or hospital stays. Numerous visits, travels, and holiday plans involve Beckley residents and nearby towns with medical or personal updates.

Wilbur Spencer Ritter Lillybrook Coal Co Lillybrook Beckley Hospital Martha Jean Foster Oak Hill William M. McPherson Center St Ronald Troutman Johnstown Rd Norma Jean Plumley Carlos Plumley Shady Spring Kathy Gowler

Full House Amateur Finals at Memorial Building

Full House saw sixteen amateurs compete for cash prizes totaling 225 in the Holiday Hi Jinks finals held Tuesday in Beckley Memorial Building. Co sponsored by Beckley newspapers and the Teen Town group, proceeds support Teen Town equipment. Winners of 100, 75, and 50 dollars will be named in Thursday’s Beckley Post Herald. A mothers committee counted votes today.

Memorial Building Beckley Newspapers Teen Town Beckley New Youth Center Beckley Post-Herald

Company Snack Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Prepare a tasty ham and cheddar sandwich mix with mayo and pickle relish. Spread on white bread, brown in butter on both sides, then cut into triangles and serve hot to guests.

For Holiday Bakers Use cold water to cut dried fruits

When using figs apricots or dates for holiday cakes and cookies dip the knife blade in cold water to ease cutting.

Junior High Pageant Thursday Night At Beckley PTA

A Christmas pageant by Beckley Junior High students will be staged at 7 30 p m Thursday during the PTA meeting with the business session preceding. Director Doris D Wilson of First Christian Church arranged the pageant and a plan includes multiple choirs, solos, and a cantata directed by Mrs Oscar Williams.

Beckley Parent-Teacher Association Doris D. Wilson First Christian Church

Newcomers Club Plans Fundraiser For Scouts

The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club decided Monday to donate holiday dance proceeds to the boy scout fund. At the Beckley Hotel, 35 members donated food and clothing for Christmas baskets and held a brief meeting led by Mrs. Robert Genteel before playing cards. The next meeting is set for January 11 at the Beckley Hotel.

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Boy Scout Fund Beckley Hotel Robert Genteel Genteel

Kitchen toys entice toddlers with simple cups and spoons

An aluminum tray carrying ten bright plastic cups and measuring spoons turns bath time into play. The colorful cups, usually used for ice, and a set of plastic measuring cups and a spoon provide hours of put-and-take fun for a toddler.

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